The best fashion trends of 2013

We are seriously considering buying some silver pants and wearing them to the office.

Silver

We are seriously considering buying some silver pants and wearing them to the office.

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The dress looks perfect on Vanessa Hudgens. Just remember, shiny fabrics do not need shiny shoes.

The dress looks perfect on Vanessa Hudgens. Just remember, shiny fabrics do not need shiny shoes.

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We're on the fence over this blinding Natalie Portman number.

We're on the fence over this blinding Natalie Portman number.

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Black accessories look great with shiny fabric. Just make sure you're not overdoing it.

Black accessories look great with shiny fabric. Just make sure you're not overdoing it.

Photo: Andreas Rentz

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Silvery boots on little kids are just about the greatest thing ever.

Silvery boots on little kids are just about the greatest thing ever.

Photo: John Parra

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Black and white

Beyonce made a positive impression at the Grammy awards in a high-contrast jumpsuit.

Black and white

Beyonce made a positive impression at the Grammy awards in a high-contrast jumpsuit.

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Amy Adams' dress is eye-catching on top, but not enough to distract from the oddly-placed sheer fabric.

Amy Adams' dress is eye-catching on top, but not enough to distract from the oddly-placed sheer fabric.

Photo: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

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Kelly Osbourne has a 50s vibe in this high-contrast outfit.

Kelly Osbourne has a 50s vibe in this high-contrast outfit.

Photo: Paul Archuleta / FilmMagic

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Color blocking

Sandra Bullock makes it extra-eye-catching in a sherbet-inspired gown.

Color blocking

Sandra Bullock makes it extra-eye-catching in a sherbet-inspired gown.

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This curvy color block design is popular, but we've seen enough of it already.

This curvy color block design is popular, but we've seen enough of it already.

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This modern silhouette is much cooler.

This modern silhouette is much cooler.

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Marion Cotillard is a color-blocking champion.

Marion Cotillard is a color-blocking champion.

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Color blocking goes extreme, with poor results.

Color blocking goes extreme, with poor results.

Photo: Don Arnold / WireImage

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Stripes

Sometimes, more casual patterns can look amazing on a gown with a formal shape and fabric, as Chris Evert shows here.

Stripes

Sometimes, more casual patterns can look amazing on a gown with a formal shape and fabric, as Chris Evert shows here.

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Veronica Echegui is almost wearing a tablecloth, but we think it still works.

Veronica Echegui is almost wearing a tablecloth, but we think it still works.

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Stripes should not be skin-tight, made of rubber and half see-through.

Stripes should not be skin-tight, made of rubber and half see-through.

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Nastia Liukin takes a similar color scheme and makes it look good.

Nastia Liukin takes a similar color scheme and makes it look good.

Photo: D Dipasupil

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Andra Day is sassy and stripey in this flattering dress.

Andra Day is sassy and stripey in this flattering dress.

Photo: Paul Archuleta / FilmMagic

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Elizabeth Banks' dress would be too pageant-y if it weren't for the stripes on the side.

Elizabeth Banks' dress would be too pageant-y if it weren't for the stripes on the side.

Photo: Allen Berezovsky / FilmMagic

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Marion Cotillard's dress a conundrum. It looks gorgeous on first glance, but the more we see it, the more we think of Dennis the Menace.

Marion Cotillard's dress a conundrum. It looks gorgeous on first glance, but the more we see it, the more we think of Dennis the Menace.

Photo: Dominique Charriau / Getty Images

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Patterned leggings

We are completely on board with patterned leggings for two reasons. (1) They look cool, and (2) if you're going to wear leggings as pants, which we are totally NOT on board with, at least do it with a pattern.

A tunic is a great option if you want to avoid the leggings-as-pants trap. less

Patterned leggings

We are completely on board with patterned leggings for two reasons. (1) They look cool, and (2) if you're going to wear leggings as pants, which we are totally NOT on board with, at least ... more

Photo: Andreas Rentz

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You'll want to avoid leggings that make it look like you were dragged behind a moving object.

You'll want to avoid leggings that make it look like you were dragged behind a moving object.

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If your leggings are so bold you need to hide your face, you might be doing it wrong.

If your leggings are so bold you need to hide your face, you might be doing it wrong.

Photo: Andreas Rentz

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Even if you're Perez Hilton, leggings are still not pants. For heaven's sake, think of the children!

Even if you're Perez Hilton, leggings are still not pants. For heaven's sake, think of the children!

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This outfit almost made us change our negative stance on leggings as pants.

This outfit almost made us change our negative stance on leggings as pants.

Photo: Steve Granitz / WireImage

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Floral patterns

Choosing the right floral pattern is a risky maneuver that usually does not pay off. However, if one is successful, the payoff is so great that it makes us forget about all the terrible floral patterns that have burst forth into the world.

The bold shades of red and blue make Jennifer Morrison look modern. less

Floral patterns

Choosing the right floral pattern is a risky maneuver that usually does not pay off. However, if one is successful, the payoff is so great that it makes us forget about all the terrible ... more

Photo: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images

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Sophia Webster makes a flowery statement in a beautiful pattern that is not quite flowers.

Sophia Webster makes a flowery statement in a beautiful pattern that is not quite flowers.

Photo: Mike Marsland / WireImage

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We're not sure we've seen this color in nature, but it looks natural on Debby Ryan.

We're not sure we've seen this color in nature, but it looks natural on Debby Ryan.

Photo: Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage

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Ariana Grande may have found our favorite floral pattern of the year.

Ariana Grande may have found our favorite floral pattern of the year.

Photo: James Devaney / WireImage

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Jessica Simpson's dark, unflattering dress is a reminder of how florals can do you wrong.

Jessica Simpson's dark, unflattering dress is a reminder of how florals can do you wrong.

Photo: Michael Stewart / Getty Images

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Full skirts

A big, flouncy skirt can allow the wearer to be edgy and feminine.

Full skirts

A big, flouncy skirt can allow the wearer to be edgy and feminine.

Photo: Tim P. Whitby / Getty Images

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But you can go overboard. This look takes the full skirt trend to the top and bottom.

But you can go overboard. This look takes the full skirt trend to the top and bottom.

Photo: Andreas Rentz

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Stefanie Scott displays a classy color and fabric combo.

Stefanie Scott displays a classy color and fabric combo.

Photo: Michael Tran / FilmMagic

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Kristen Bell looks glamorous at the "Frozen" premiere.

Kristen Bell looks glamorous at the "Frozen" premiere.

Photo: Allen Berezovsky / WireImage

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Laura Vandervoort shows another example of a full skirt done right. We just wish we could see a little bit of her feet.

Laura Vandervoort shows another example of a full skirt done right. We just wish we could see a little bit of her feet.

Photo: Jason Merritt

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Sophie Cookson shows off a sophisticated take on the trend.

Sophie Cookson shows off a sophisticated take on the trend.

Photo: Dave J Hogan

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Even the menfolk are jumping on the full-skirted bandwagon.

Even the menfolk are jumping on the full-skirted bandwagon.

Photo: Koji Hirano / Getty Images

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Just make sure your skirt isn't filling out in the wrong direction.

Just make sure your skirt isn't filling out in the wrong direction.

Photo: Suhaimi Abdullah / Getty Images

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Puppy purses

Quvenzhane Wallis wins best purse of the year. We will never forget it, and while we won't imitate it, we hope little girls everywhere are.

Puppy purses

Quvenzhane Wallis wins best purse of the year. We will never forget it, and while we won't imitate it, we hope little girls everywhere are.

Photo: Allen Berezovsky / WireImage

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Unicorn sweaters

Unicorn sweaters are now the coolest sweaters on the face of the planet, thanks to Sasha Obama. We'll sign off on this trend, but only for those in Sasha's peer group.

Unicorn sweaters

Unicorn sweaters are now the coolest sweaters on the face of the planet, thanks to Sasha Obama. We'll sign off on this trend, but only for those in Sasha's peer group.

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images

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All-white ensembles

Sophia Bush looks classy and relaxed in this monochromatic look.

All-white ensembles

Sophia Bush looks classy and relaxed in this monochromatic look.

Photo: Chris Weeks / Getty Images for Global Green

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This Janet Jackson ensemble would be a winner with shoes that are not going to prom after this.

This Janet Jackson ensemble would be a winner with shoes that are not going to prom after this.

Photo: Mike Marsland / WireImage

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge perfectly pairs her white gown with a few black accessories.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge perfectly pairs her white gown with a few black accessories.

Photo: Samir Hussein / WireImage

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Just be careful how you accessorize your winter whites, or you'll end up as Justin Bieber.

Just be careful how you accessorize your winter whites, or you'll end up as Justin Bieber.

Photo: Jim Dyson / Getty Images

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Green

We can't ignore green, since it was the color of the year and all. But how much green is too much? Keep clicking and we'll show you.

Mariella Ahrens' coat is the perfect shade of happiness.

Green

We can't ignore green, since it was the color of the year and all. But how much green is too much? Keep clicking and we'll show you.